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Dear Editor The DA notes the public’s concerns and lack of trust regarding Eskom’s smart meter installation program. We call for comprehensive public engagement and education on smart meters before their installation. Including the public in the decision-making process will foster trust and ensure alignment with the needs of South Africans. The DA recognises the …
Dear Editor After more than a year of engaging with various stakeholders within the Independent Development Trust (IDT), I have written a letter to Minister Sihle Zikalala to bring attention to several allegations of maladministration within the organisation. One of the main concerns is the potential lack of a formal contract or delegation for Acting …
Dear Editor A lack of response from SASCOC on burning issues, contribute to the dysfunction within sporting bodies, as is evidenced by its failure to address the issues within Netball SA. The DA welcomes the feedback from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture that they will bring the transgression in Netball SA to the …
Dear Editor Acting Public Protector, Adv Koleka Gcaleka’s report on allegations of a violation of the Executive Members Ethics Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa pertaining to a theft at his farm at Phala Phala delivered earlier today, was nothing more than a whitewash of the entire sordid Phala Phala scandal. Given that Adv Gcaleka is …
Dear Editor The DA has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application after the Buffalo City Municipal Council’s irregular appointment of the new Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA) board. At a council meeting held on Thursday, 29 June 2023, the ANC-led council irregularly pushed through the appointment of a board that …
Dear Editor President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has effectively banned Parliament from conducting oversight on the Union Buildings complex, which is a violation of the Constitution. This decision was revealed when a Member of Parliament requested permission to conduct an oversight visit and was told by a senior official in the Presidency that Parliament was not …
Dear Editor In the aftermath of the significant flooding and landspout that hit Durban earlier this week, the Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Minster Creecy and the Department of Forestry and Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to step up on its climate action commitments and prioritise the processing of the Climate Change Bill. The severe …
Successful deployment of localised solutions in Africa requires greater education and training Johannesburg, South Africa– Unprecedented customer demand for cloud services, high-quality streaming, social media and other digital services has set off a record-setting construction boom for all the major hyperscalers. Structure Research estimates that the total global hyperscale self-build capacity reached 13,117 megawatts (MW) …
Dear Editor The DA condemns the disqualification of Western Province in the Grant Khomo-rugby tournament for allegedly not meeting the quota requirements. Racial quotas have no place in sports, especially in children’s sports, and the DA will request an investigation by the SA Human Rights Commission. We will also inform World Rugby about the government’s …
Dear Editor The DA has lodged a complaint with the Public Protector about alleged corrupt activities involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile and ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. The party is concerned about State Capture 2.0, where corrupt tender flows finance lavish lifestyles for high-ranking ANC officials. The DA has requested a thorough investigation into the …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) can today announce that we are arranging mass protest action against the race quotas recently introduced by the African National Congress (ANC) through the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA). We invite every South African who values non-racialism, fair access to jobs and a thriving private economy to join us …
Dear Editor Unisa has been marred by allegations regarding examination irregularities. Over 385 664 assignments have allegedly not been marked. The DA therefore calls on Nzimande to suspend Unisa council and urgently appoint administrator to get the university’s affairs in order. The DA calls on Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, to appoint an administrator …
Dear Editor State-owned Onderstepoort Biological Products sells Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines for more than double the wholesale price to the SA government. South African taxpayers would not be incurring this cost if the Agricultural Research Council kept production levels up to demand. DA reiterates call for government and private sector collaboration to produce enough …
Dear Editor The DA will fight against State Capture 2.0, where corrupt tender flows fund extravagant lifestyles for high-ranking ANC officials. Recent revelations have exposed concerning connections between Deputy President Paul Mashatile and individuals who have benefited from state contracts. The DA will lodge a complaint with the Public Protector and will make an important …
Dear Editor The revelation of a R3 million loan from the wife of the former NLC chief operating officer to Fikile Mbalula confirms suspicions of a corrupt relationship between the ANC and the NLC. This connection highlights how ANC members and government ministers have financially benefited from a public entity meant to assist the disadvantaged. …
Dear Editor The Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) released by Statistics South Africa today provide damning proof that South Africa is in the midst of a jobs bloodbath at the hands of failed ANC policy and rampant corruption. The report has indicated a tragic loss of 97 000 jobs between March 2022 and March 2023, which …
Dear Editor The DA extends its heartfelt congratulations to each member of Team South Africa for their remarkable achievements and outstanding performance at the recent Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Team South Africa brought no less than 49 medals home – 22 gold, 20 silver and 7 bronze medals across sporting codes. Their dedication, …
Dear Editor The decrease in load-shedding stages in South Africa appears to be a pause in maintenance to temporarily increase power generation. Eskom continues to underperform, with its Energy Availability Factor remaining below 60%. It is crucial for Ramokgopa, Mantashe and Gordhan to be honest and transparent about the current state of affairs. The recent …
Dear Editor In yet another exposè of how the reign of Bheki Cele as Police Minister continues to destroy the functioning of the South African Police Service, the Minister has admitted that our country faces a crisis of detectives with some provinces experiencing up to 32% shortage of detectives. It is shocking that as South …
Dear Editor In response to a DA parliamentary question, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, confirmed that as of the end of May 2023, there was still a backlog of 55 891 DNA samples. This revelation contradicts the statements made by the Minister during his budget vote speech in May 2023. In his speech, he …
Dear Editor The Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance today unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by DA Leader, John Steenhuisen to endorse the Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill tabled in the Western Cape Legislature on 26 May this year. This Bill encapsulates the DAs approach to federal autonomy for provinces and metros that have the …
Dear Editor The DA calls for the immediate dismissal of Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe due to his continuous defiance of the President and his failure to acknowledge his responsibility in energy planning and international cooperation. It has become abundantly clear that Mantashe’s actions and ideologies are hindering the much-needed rapid and just energy transition in …
Dear Editor The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, must place Unisa under administration following the Independent Assessor’s (IA) report compiled by Prof Themba Mosia. Governance challenges at Unisa is a concern and the impact on teaching and learning has been highlighted on numerous occasions. Prof Mosia’s scope of investigation was to assess: the function …
Dear Editor The DA in North West categorically rejects the Patriotic Alliance’s (PA) disingenuous assertion that the DA has entered into a coalition with the EFF in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality. The DA is on record that we would never enter into a coalition with the EFF whose ideology and policy framework does not align …
